Tuesday, October 28, 2008

DIY Facial-take a break from planning the wedding

Feeling stressed from wedding planning but don't have time to make it to the spa?



Here are some DIY recipes for facial serum, based on your type of skin (found on MarthaStewart):


For Dry Skin

Ingredients1-ounce bottle1/2 ounce avocado oil1/2 ounce evening primrose oil6 drops rose geranium essential oil3 drops lavender essential oil2 drops German chamomile


Directions

Fill bottle halfway with avocado oil. Add essential oils, cap bottle, and shake well. Top off with half ounce of evening primrose oil and shake again.


For Oily Skin

Ingredients1-ounce bottle1/2 ounce apricot oil1/2 ounce hazelnut or jojoba oil6 drops rosemary essential oil3 drops juniper essential oil4 drops neroli essential oil


Directions

Fill bottle halfway with apricot oil. Add essential oils, cap bottle, and shake well. Top off with half ounce of hazelnut or jojoba oil and shake again.


For Sensitive Skin

Ingredients1-ounce bottle1/2 ounce jojoba oil1/2 ounce rosehip seed oil3 drops everlasting essential oil2 drops German chamomile6 drops rose geranium essential oil


Directions

Fill bottle halfway with jojoba oil. Add essential oils, cap bottle, and shake well. Top off with half ounce of rosehip seed oil and shake again.


Starting at the chin, move your hands in small circles and continue to the cheeks, around the eyes, and to the forehead. By doing this, you're stimulating circulation and bringing more nutrients to the skin. Follow with a warm compress to increase the absorption of the serum

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